NHTSA Recall 08V287000: Seats
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 126 vehicles. It affects 2001–2002 Blue Bird Conventional.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V287000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R08NE |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | July 1, 2008 |
| Owner notification | July 10, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling 126 my 2001 and 2002 conventional school buses manufactured between april 19 and october 21, 2001, equipped with optional flip-up seat bottom cushions. The seat bottom cushion rear retaining clips may have been omitted which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "seat cushion retention."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat cushion may flip up exposing the occupants to increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and provide a remedy free of charge. The recall began on july 10, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-422-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R08ne.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V287000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.